Legacy Memorials, LLC

03/06/2026

Time for a new sign. The original sign was definitely showing it's age.

02/18/2026

I have had several people ask me if they have to get their monument from a funeral home. Absolutely not! This is some information that I can share

1. Monument Dealer

A monument dealer specializes in headstones, grave markers, and memorials.

What they offer:

Wide selection of designs, sizes, and materials (granite, bronze, etc.)
Custom engraving (names, dates, epitaphs, symbols)
Greater control over design details
Usually, higher expertise specific to monuments
Funeral Home

Funeral homes sometimes sell monuments or work with a monument provider.

What they offer:

Convenience, you can handle funeral arrangements and the monument in one place
They usually coordinate details with the cemetery
Might have a limited catalog of standard options
2. Cost Differences

Generally, funeral homes charge more for monuments than monument dealers.

Why?

The monument supplier must charge more because they pay the funeral home a commission. Usually 10 – 20%
Funeral homes may mark up prices
They add administrative handling
Their monument options tend to be more basic, with upgrades costing more
A monument dealer often offers better prices per size/style and may have more frequent sales.

3. Customization & Choice

Monument Dealer

✅ More materials & styles available
✅ More choices of shapes, sizes, colors
✅ More engraving options (fonts, symbols, artwork)

Funeral Home

⚠️ Usually limited designs
⚠️ Less flexibility in customization
⚠️ May only offer standard packages

If you want a very personalized or artistic memorial, a monument dealer is usually better.

4. Timing & Coordination

Monument Dealer

You deal directly with them.
The dealer will create design, and they handle manufacture.
The monument dealer will coordinate with the cemetery for installation.
May take several weeks or months from order to install.
5. Cemetery Rules & Permits

Important:
Every cemetery has rules on monument size, material, foundation depth, and installation method (often called a “permit”).

02/06/2026

12/23/2025

I try not to post pictures of the monuments we do, out of respect for the families, we take pride in our work, & this one turned out exceptionally well.

12/07/2025

I need to repeat this because I've had a couple people leave some very negative post on my page.
I did not do work for these people, & I don't even know who they are.
If you see their post, notice that they mentioned Legacy Headstones & purchasing on-line.
We are not Legacy Headstones, we are Legacy Memorials, we have a 5 star rating, & we don't sell anything on-line. We work face to face and through e-mail.

11/20/2025

Legacy got a call to do some flagpole repair at the Dollar Tree warehouse.
we considered it an honor and a privilege.
Thank you, Dollar Tree.

11/12/2025

I want to give a shout-out to Roger at DL Outfitters (trailers). I always encourage people to buy local when you can, but to my knowledge, we don't have a trailer dealer in Clinton. I have dealt with Roger twice in the past year & I would highly recommend him.
This is a family owned business along 71 hiway in Grandview. Very pleasant to deal with!

11/06/2025

Thank you, Herschel & Gail, for entrusting Legacy Memorials with your monument.

10/29/2025

Thank you, Mr. Ward for entrusting us with your memorial.

09/29/2025

Look for us on the billboard west of town.

09/22/2025

Sometimes, our work goes beyond just the monetary value. Yes, it costs money to do what we do and keep our doors open. but happy customers like this make it worthwhile.
Thank You!